Description
One8 Pitch 18 Cricket Shoes - Rubber Spikes
~ One8's all-surface cricket trainer. The shoe you can actually wear on matting.
One8 builds the Pitch 18 as a cricket trainer for players who train as hard as they play, and lists it for grass pitches, concrete nets, turf, gravel and hard outfields. That surface list is the whole point for US club cricket, where most games and almost all nets happen on matting, astroturf or concrete rather than natural turf.
It runs a moulded rubber stud outsole instead of metal spikes, and carries the same Sonic Foam cushioning and Sonic Grip outsole compound as the flagship Cover Drive 18 range, at roughly two-thirds of the price. One8 is Virat Kohli's own performance label; the Pitch 18 is the training and all-surface model in that range rather than the Kohli co-created spike.
Why Players Choose the Pitch 18
Rubber stud outsole, legal everywhere
Moulded rubber studs across the forefoot and heel give grip on matting, astroturf and hard outfields without damaging the surface or breaking league rules. You can wear one shoe to nets, to training and to a weekend league game.
Sonic Grip high-abrasion rubber
One8 builds the outsole for match-grade traction and high abrasion resistance. That matters more on concrete nets and hard courts than it does on grass, where a soft sole wears flat in a season.
Sonic Foam cushioning
Lightweight, responsive foam with high-rebound energy return, so quick singles and turns between the creases feel sharper and your legs are fresher after a long net session.
Toe Guard and heel stability
A synthetic toe overlay protects the forefoot against toe drag, and reinforcement around the heel locks the foot in through sudden changes of direction when you are running or fielding.
Perforated monomesh upper
Perforated monomesh panelling keeps air moving through the shoe across a full day in the heat.
Key Technical Specifications
- Sole Type: Moulded rubber studs (rubber spikes), non-metal
- Outsole: Sonic Grip high-abrasion rubber
- Cushioning: Sonic Foam midsole, high-rebound energy return
- Stability: Heel-lock reinforcement
- Toe Style: Toe Guard synthetic forefoot overlay
- Upper Materials: Perforated monomesh with synthetic overlays
- Closure: Lace-up
- Shoe Fit: Snug athletic fit, true to size
- Colorway: Jersey White / Sonic Blue
- Sizes Stocked: US 7 / UK 6 through US 13 / UK 12
- Target Activity: Cricket on matting, astroturf, concrete nets, gravel and hard outfields; training and match play
- Age Group: Adult
- Gender: Men's
- Country of Origin: Cambodia
- Ships From: Edison, NJ, USA
Pitch 18 or Cover Drive 18 Pro?
The two One8 cricket shoes solve different problems, and the surface decides which one you need:
- Pitch 18 (this shoe) — rubber studs. For matting, astroturf, concrete nets, gravel and hard outfields. The all-surface training and club shoe.
- Cover Drive 18 Pro — eleven metal spikes, co-created with Virat Kohli. For natural turf wickets and grass outfields only.
If you play most of your cricket in the USA on an artificial surface, the Pitch 18 is the one you will actually get to wear.
Who Is This For?
The Pitch 18 is ideal for:
- Club cricketers playing on matting or artificial wickets
- Players who want one shoe for nets, training and match day
- Batters, fielders, spinners and medium-pacers on hard surfaces
- Anyone who wants One8 technology without the metal-spike price
Brand Authority: Why One8?
One8 is Virat Kohli's performance label, and its cricket footwear is designed around what a cricketer's foot actually does — plant, pivot and drive — rather than adapting a running shoe for the field. The Pitch 18 is made in Cambodia and distributed by Agilitas Brands. TopCricketStore stocks genuine One8 footwear and ships from our own warehouse in Edison, New Jersey: no import wait, no customs paperwork, free shipping over $100, and a showroom you can walk into to check the fit.
Complete Your Kit
Pair these with cricket shoe accessories, compare the range in cricket rubber spike shoes, or browse all One8 cricket shoes.
FAQ Section
Q1: Is this a pre-order? Yes. The shipment is on its way to our Edison, NJ warehouse and your pair ships as soon as it arrives, currently around 3 to 4 weeks. You are reserving a specific size, not joining a waitlist.
Q2: Are these rubber spikes or metal spikes? Rubber. The Pitch 18 has a moulded rubber stud outsole with no metal, so it is legal and safe on matting, astroturf, concrete and indoor surfaces. For natural turf wickets, see the One8 Cover Drive 18 Pro metal spike version.
Q3: What surfaces can I wear the Pitch 18 on? One8 lists grass pitches, concrete nets, turf, gravel and hard outfields. In practice that covers almost every surface US club cricket is played on, including matting and astroturf.
Q4: Is the Pitch 18 a Virat Kohli shoe? It is from One8, which is Virat Kohli's own performance label, but One8 does not describe the Pitch 18 as co-created with him. That claim belongs to the Cover Drive 18 range.
Q5: Can I wear these for bowling and fielding too? Yes. It is an all-round trainer for batting, fielding, spin and medium pace. Front-line fast bowlers on natural turf usually prefer a metal spike with higher ankle support.
Q6: How do these fit? True to size, in a snug athletic fit, listed in dual US / UK sizing. If you are between sizes or wear a thick cricket sock, size up half a size.
Q7: How is it different from the Cover Drive 18 Pro? Sole and purpose. The Pitch 18 is a rubber-stud all-surface trainer; the Cover Drive 18 Pro is an eleven-spike metal shoe for natural turf. They share the Sonic Foam cushioning and Sonic Grip outsole compound.
Q8: Where does it ship from? Our warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and local New York and New Jersey orders arrive fastest.
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